NEW YORK, NEW YORK, Aug. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bangladeshi businesses in New York City have enjoyed a wave of popularity. The prominence of the community and culture is solidified in a newly approved bill renaming MacDonald to Church in Brooklyn, “Little Bangladesh.”
Photo: US Congressman Hakeem Jeffries with Bangladeshi Community Leader and former Bangladesh Foreign Advisor Zahid F. Sarder Saddi.
Bangladeshi Activist Zahid F. Sarder Saddi publicly voiced appreciation for Representatives Gregory Meeks, Hakeem Jeffries, Yvette Clarke, and Grace Meng for their support and passion in providing care for the Bangladeshi Community.
On Thursday, July 14th the New York City Council approved the bill, renaming MacDonald to Church in Brooklyn, “Little Bangladesh.” The Bangladeshi community has been instrumental in shaping New York City as a whole, and the rename is an effort to reflect that. Support of New York House Representatives from the 5th, 6th, 8th, and 9th districts has proven indisposable in the drive needed to accomplish the win.
US House Representative Gregory Meeks of New York’s 5th Congressional District upholds consistent support of Bangladeshi people both domestically and overseas. As Chairman of the Congressional Foreign Affairs Committee, Rep. Meeks has shown strong support of human rights for the community worldwide. Rep. Meeks has also shown consistent support for the Bangladeshi…
